Research Practitioner

1 month ago


Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

The primary function of this role is to support the research team with screening, receiving consent, and recruiting participants into research studies as deemed appropriate for their knowledge, skill set, and competence.

The work requires initiative, accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills. The post holder will be an integral part of the research team and will work collaboratively on National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio studies to ensure seamless care for research participants at the Trust.

Main Duties
  • Ability to interact directly with patients and their family members in a professional and compassionate manner.
  • Liaise with consultants, other medical staff, and health professionals to ensure the smooth running of trials, including providing and receiving complex information requiring the use of persuasive, motivational, or negotiating skills.
  • Communicate effectively using computer systems within the Trust, such as email and Microsoft Teams.
  • Undertake Trust training in clinical skills, such as venepuncture, specimen handling, and processing, and patient observations as required per trial protocol, following training, supervised practice, and formal assessment of competency.
  • Be responsible for assisting the Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA) to maintain the investigator site files, essential documentation, and Case Report Forms to ensure they are always kept inspection-ready.
  • Undertake informed consent training, supervised practice, and formal assessment of competency as assessed by senior staff members.
About Us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds, and parts of the North East.

At HDFT, we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork, and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you.

What We Offer
  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service, and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.

Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.



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